How to Root the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III Running Android 4.1.2

After the OTA, it seems it’s a bit trickier to root the Verizon version of the Samsung Galaxy S III. Have no fear though, thanks to developers over at XDA, it’s now possibly and pretty easy in fact. Here’s a step by step guide for rooting your Verizon Galaxy S III running Android 4.1.2 (the latest version for the device at the time of writing this).

13. Once it is open, download the VRALEC Bootchain file and save it to your desktop.

14. In the ODIN program, click the PDA button on the right side and select the VRALEC Bootchain file you just downloaded and select Open.

15. Click Start to flash that to your device.

16. Once the device reboots, turn it back off and then turn it back on by holding down Volume Down, the Home button, and power button simultaneously and keep holding them until the disclaimer comes up then hit Volume Up to continue.

20. In the ODIN program, click the PDA button on the right side and select the ClockworkMod Recovery file you just downloaded and select Open.

21. Click Start to flash that to your device.

22. Once it is done flashing, unplug the device and remove the battery and then put the battery back in.

23. While the phone is off, hold down Volume Up, Home, and Power and as soon as the phone vibrates, let go of the Power button but continue to hold the Volume Up and Home buttons until you see the recovery screen.

24. Once in recovery, select Install Zip from SD.

25. Select Choose Zip from SD.

26. Select the SuperSU and Unlocked Bootloader file and then select Yes to confirm.

29. Once the device reboots, turn it back off and then turn it back on by holding down Volume Down, the Home button, and power button simultaneously and keep holding them until the disclaimer comes up then hit Volume Up to continue.

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